(A) In order to inform users of the water conservation level in effect the municipal water utility shall give its users notice as soon as it is practical. The following guidelines shall be adhered to by the municipal water utility unless otherwise provided, or an emergency exists making full advance notice impossible or impractible:
(1) Level one: notice shall be given to the local newspapers, radio, requesting user compliance in accordance with level one restrictions;
(2) Level two, three and four: written notice shall be sent by the municipal water utility to each user, at their last known address, by first class mail, postage pre-paid. In addition, the town shall advise the local newspapers and radio stations of the declared conservation level.
(B) Contents of notice: each notice to a user or distributed to the press shall contain at least the following information:
(1) The conservational level declared in water use prohibitions that level imposes on the users;
(2) The enforcement remedies available to the town in the event a person violated the restrictions of the declared conservation level;
(3) A telephone number or other information advising the user where questions may be answered or more information obtained;
(4) Such other information that may be deemed relevant.
(C) Notice of mandatory conservation or rationing shall be by first class United States mail, or by other door to door distribution to each current user, and by electronic and print media. Notice shall be deemed effective at the conclusion of door to door distribution or at noon of the third day after depositing notice in the United States mail.
(Ord. 2013-5, passed 3-11-13)